General Romulo Diaz de la Vega - Port Isabel TX
Posted by: PeterNoG
N 26° 04.663 W 097° 12.481
14R E 679237 N 2885523
This Unique Manhole Cover is on the south corner of East Maxan Street and North Tarnava Street in Port Isabel, Texas.
Waymark Code: WMKM33
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2014
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One of many Unique Manhole Covers is the historic downtown area of Port Isabel, Texas.
Full Inscription:
General Romulo Diaz de la Vega, Republic of Mexico U.S. Mexican War 1846Port Isabel’s history is forever linked to the fate of two countries, the United States and Mexico. The importance of Port Isabel’s role is reflected in the great military minds that were sent to this area during the U.S. Mexican War.
Listed on the Walk of Generals (
visit link) , this one is:
9. Romulo Diaz de la Vega. (1804 – 1877). General, Republic of Mexico, Highest Ranking Officer taken prisoner at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma. Port Isabel: 1846. Medallion location: Southwest corner of
Queen Isabella Blvd. / Highway 100. and Tarnava St.